This class is designed to demonstrate for teachers the power in using free online student response tools for quick formative assessments, more lengthy quizzes, summative assessment, or classroom polls.

Clear Targets:

Participants will:

• set up accounts to use tools or do other preparation necessary to use student response tools in the classroom
• create and manage assessments and activities using student response tools
• understand how these tools allow immediate feedback in order to drive instruction
• identify best fits in curriculum for the use of these tools to engage students, provide feedback and plan for implementation
• collaborate with peers to explore appropriate use of these tools in instruction

Why is immediate feedback important when working with students?

Student Response Tool Poll

Course Collaboration Discussion Board

6 reasons it’s important to create your own online assessments





Google Form Response Link


Student Response Tools

Tool		Description		Account Information		Equipment Needed		Included in these Professional Learning Session(s)
Answer Garden		Minimalist tool for real time audience participation, online collaboration, or classroom feedback. Responses displayed in a word cloud Can be password protected for editing purposes. Student paced. Teacher paced. Preparation time required is minimal Ease of use - Teacher: Easy Ease of use - Student: Easy		No accounts required		Teacher - computer and projector Student - computer or tablet		Engaging Student Response
Todays Meet		Microblogging backchannel for computer to computer discussion. Teachers create a room, students join by visiting the link. When teachers create an account, they can moderate comments. Preparation time required is minimal. Ease of use - Teacher: Easy Ease of use - Student: Easy		Teacher account optional but suggested. Teacher sets up room - Student uses code to join room Student accounts are not required		Teacher - computer and projector Students - computer or tablet for each student		Engaging Student Response
Classroom Performance System (CPS)		The system consists of one response device for each student and one receiver. Students enter responses with the response device, or clicker. Question types include: multiple choice yes or no / true or false poll Results can be viewed in real time and are saved in reports. Rich reporting features include class, student, item analysis, question summary, etc. Questions can be linked to standards, which must be imported. CPS can be used in combination with other media or materials. Student paced Teacher paced. Set time for each question optional. Preparation time is required. Ease of use - Teacher: Intermediate Ease of use - Student: Easy		No accounts required. Teacher information required to set up classes. Students are linked to a clicker number in class set up. .		Teacher - CPS Software on teacher computer to prepare lesson and classes in advance Bag with Receiver and Clicker for each student from Media Center on day of lesson Student - a clicker from the bag checked out of Media Center by teacher		Classroom Performance System - CPS
Formative		Question types include: typed response multiple choice true/false show your work (white board) Add to questions: rich text white board image Organize assignments into folders Can upload content as pdf, Word, or Google Doc from computer, Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.to add questions. Quizzes are assigned by sharing direct link or quick code Reporting in View live results. Student paced. Preparation time is required. Ease of use - Teacher: Easy - Intermediate Ease of use - Student: Easy		Teacher account required Teacher sets up quiz Student accounts are optional. Student can continue without logging in, which requires first and last name - can be modified for younger students by asking for first name, last initial *Note - talk with your Technology Integration Coach about guidelines for student accounts		Teacher - Computer Student - computer or tablet		Engaging Student Response
Google Forms		Custom forms for surveys, questionnaires or assessments. Question types include: text (short answer) paragraph text multiple choice check boxes choose from list scale grid date time Gather results in a spreadsheet and analyze data right in Google Sheets. Use Flubaroo add-on for auto-grading for most items. Student paced. Preparation time is required. Ease of use - Teacher: Easy Ease of use - Student: Easy Grading Add on-Flubaroo		Teacher account required. Teacher sets up quiz or poll Student accounts are not required. *Note - talk with your Technology Integration Coach about guidelines for student accounts		Teacher - Computer and Google Drive account to prepare assessment or poll Students - computer or tablet		Google Collaboration Tools
Kahoot		Online quizzes, surveys and discussions in a competitive game-based environment. Participants answer questions to earn points and receive instant feedback. Activity types include: quiz (multiple choice questions) discussion (1 quick question) survey Question types include: multiple choice text Results Teacher paced. Set time for each question optional. Preparation time is required. Ease of use - Teacher: Easy Ease of use - Student: Easy		Teacher account required. Teacher sets up class and enters questions. Student accounts are not required		Teacher - computer and projector Students - computer or tablet for each student (or pair/group)		Engaging Student Response
Quizizz Quizizz logo1.PNG		Online quizzes in a game-based environment. Questions are seen on players' devices and is player paced. multiple choice questions images can be embedded in questions real time results in teacher dashboard Ease of use - Teacher: Easy Ease of use - Student: Easy		Teacher account required. Students sign in using link: http://quizizz.com/join/ and 6 digit code		Teacher - computer or tablet Student - computer or tablet		Engaging Student Response
Plickers		Simple tool that lets teachers collect real-time formative assessment data without the need for student devices. Questions can be linked to standards. Plickers can be used in combination with other media or materials. Teacher paced. Preparation time is required. Ease of use - Teacher: Easy Ease of use - Student: Easy		Teacher account required. Teacher sets up class Student accounts are not required		Teacher - computer to set up quiz/session,in advance mobile device (phone or tablet) to scan student answers in class Students - no device needed, each student needs one card printed by teacher in advance of lesson		Engaging Student Response
Poll Everywhere		Real time questioning, instant result aggregation and visualization Question types include: open ended multiple choice discourse clickable image Results can be displayed as a text wall word cloud cluster ticker Teacher paced. Preparation time is required. Ease of use - Teacher: Intermediate Ease of use - Student: Easy		Teacher account required. Teacher sets up PollEverywhere classroom account Students use code or web address to join Student accounts are not required		Teacher - computer and projector Students - computer or tablet for each student		Engaging Student Response
Socrative		Real time questioning, instant result aggregation and visualization Question types include: text (short answer) multiple choice exit ticket Results: display live spreadsheet Quick Questions require no advance preparation. multiple choice true or false short answer class voting/ranking Quizzes can be shared. Quizzes can be played as Space Race game in teams. Questions can be tagged with current standards. Student Paced. Teacher Paced. Preparation time required is minimal - intermediate. Ease of use - Teacher: Easy Ease of use - Student: Easy		Teacher account required. Teacher sets up room Student uses code to join room Student accounts are not required		Teacher - computer and projector Students - computer or tablet for each student		Engaging Student Response
Edmodo		Microblogging in threaded discussions. Quizzes, Polls, Snapshot Quizzes with questions linked to standards. Preparation time is required. Experience using Edmodo for other class uses is recommended. Ease of use - Teacher: Easy - Intermediate Ease of use - Student: Easy		Teacher account required. Teacher sets up quiz or poll Student accounts are required and are created when students join class group using code.		Teacher - Computer, tablet, phone Student - computer, tablet, phone		Creating A Protected Web Presence
Nearpod		Make your class interactive by adding open-ended question poll quiz draw it fill in the blank items to your Nearpod presentation. Real time detailed reporting Teacher paced. Preparation time is required. Ease of use - Teacher: Intermediate Ease of use - Student: Easy		Teacher account required. Students sign in with pin provided by teacher		Teacher - computer or tablet Student - computer or tablet		Engaging Student Response Presentation tools
Office Mix (Microsoft PowerPoint 2013)		Insert interactive quizzes into PowerPoint after downloading the Mix add-in. Easy to share interactive presentation with students. Question types that may be included: free response multiple choice multiple response poll true/false Ability to add feedback for each answer and hint for each question for students to use if needed Instant feedback for students. Analytics for each slide and every student for teacher Student Paced. Preparation time is required. Ease of use - Teacher: Intermediate Ease of use - Student: Easy		Teacher account required Student accounts optional, not required		Teacher - computer Student - any device with modern browser		Microsoft Innovative Educator
Edulastic		Provides tech-enhanced questions Essay Classification Drag and Drop Fraction Editor Graph Placement Label an Image		Teacher account required. Student accounts are required. Students can sign in with their Google Apps for Education account.		Teacher - computer Student - computer or tablet		Engaging Student Response

Clear Targets:

Participants will:

• set up accounts to use tools or do other preparation necessary to use student response tools in the classroom
• create and manage assessments and activities using student response tools
• understand how these tools allow immediate feedback in order to drive instruction
• identify best fits in curriculum for the use of these tools to engage students, provide feedback and plan for implementation
• collaborate with peers to explore appropriate use of these tools in instruction

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Other Resources

• SOS Strategies - For a list of SOS strategies as shared by Discoveryeducation.com visit http://tinyurl.com/SOS-strategies.
• Graphite.org - For a list of recommended tools by standard, educator reviews, and additional information, visithttps://www.graphite.org.